Beyond the visual: designing for all the senses

Article Abstract:

Architectural designs in Japan and Finland reflect both countries' close relationship with nature and appeal to senses other than the visual. In Japan, for instance, the rough boards of a sauna and fragrance of steam and wood bring to mind forests and hot springs while modern homes often have a tatami room where one walks on stockinged feet. In Finland, the glass vases of designer Alvar Aalto call to mind rippling Finnish lakes while his bent plywood chairs invite one's touch.

Architectural design

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Windmill Lane Productions

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The Windmill Lane Productions headquarters was designed by the team of Kevin Daly and Chris Genik of Daly, Genik Architects. The design team transformed the former production facility of a defense contractor into a flexible working environment decorated with recycled industrial materials. Design features include the using airplane wings as room dividers, airplane tail fountain and an old school bus that can be used as a screening room.

Buildings and facilities, Video production companies, Film and video production companies, Office layout, Windmill Lane Productions

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Audrey's

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Interior designer Thane Roberts was chosen to convert a wedge of space into a welcoming museum shop at the Skirball Museum and Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA. His efforts included transforming the wedge into a rectangle, creating a rotunda to connect the main sales floor with the children's section and building a modular grid of slate-clad plinths to carry wood and glass cases that display merchandise.

Design and construction, Store design, Museum stores

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